Sunday, October 16, 2016

Squirrel Proofing your Home

Squirrel removal services are the best way in which to have a squirrel infestation removed from your home. A professional pest control expert will be able to remove the squirrels in a humane way as well as tell you exactly how the pests are entering your home. Squirrels can do damage to the interior of your home as well as be a pesky nuisance when trying to sleep or go about daily activities. It is very important as the homeowner to learn how to squirrel proof your home to ensure that the creature is unable to gain entry into your home after being professionally removed.

Pest Removal
As soon as you realize that you need help removing squirrels from your home, contact a professional wildlife removal company. Your home will be assessed and the right services provided based on your individual needs. While some homes may have a nest of squirrels in the attic, you may have just one lonesome squirrel who has decided to make your walls his home. Once the squirrel or squirrels are removed, you will be ready to squirrel proof the home.

Sealing Off Entry Points

Once there are no squirrels in your home, you are ready to begin the proofing stage. This will include adding 16 gauge galvanized steel wire over the top of areas that could be used as an entry point. Dryer vents, roofing vent covers, soffits, chimneys and other areas that are open to your home can be a gateway for squirrels to enter. Seal off these areas with the strong wire so the function is not disrupted but the squirrels are unable to fit into the space.

Cleaning Up Around The Home
Another option is to clean up around the home. Keep the gutter area clean which will help with proper drainage. Keep tree limbs cut back and vegetation away from the roof line. Squirrels will use trees and vegetation to reach the top of your home to gain entry inside.

Avoid leaving out any food that a squirrel might be interested in outside of your home. Squirrels will begin to gather and return again and again to take advantage of any food source they find. Bird feeders can be source of food for squirrels so you may have to remove feeders for some time for the squirrels to find other areas to feed.

Repellant
You can also purchase squirrel repellant or create your own by using a DIY recipe that will help keep the squirrels away. The repellent is sprayed on the lawn, bird feeders, soil, tree roots, etc. to keep the squirrels from coming back to cohabitate with you and your family.

These are just a few ways that you can keep squirrels from returning to your property. Try all of these methods or just one at a time to see which works best in removing squirrels from your home. When working with expert removers, ask for any tips that will help you based on your individual squirrel infestation problem. Contact Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control today to see just what you can do to keep squirrels from coming back to your property again and again.

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